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1. South Ayrshire ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Burntisland ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Bute

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4. Culzean Castle

Romantic Castles
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5. Dundee

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6. Edinburgh

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7. Elie and Earlsferry

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8. Falkirk

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9. Glencoe and Loch Leven

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10. House of Bruar

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11. Inveraray

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12. Kilmarnock

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13. Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

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14. Loch Ness

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15. North Berwick

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16. Oban

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17. Perth

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18. Rosslyn Chapel

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19. Scottish Owl Centre

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20. St Andrews

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21. Stirling

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22. The Highlands

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23. The Lammermuir’s

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24. The Trossachs

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Glasgow is one of the most populated cities in the United Kingdom and the most populated in Scotland.
  • The city is also a top tourist attraction that brings people from all over the world to visit iconic places such as Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, George Square and the Merchant District, the Necropolis, The University of Glasgow, and the award-winning Riverside Museum among many others.
  • There are also many places near Glasgow that are perfect for day trips away from the city.

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